In recent years, Japan, China and South Korea have embraced the sport, investing resources, creating celebrities and changing the competitive landscape.
Tag: Curling
For the Games, Xi Ordered Up a Snow Sports Fever. Will it Last?
China said it succeeded on a vow by Xi Jinping, the country’s top leader, to nurture millions of winter sports enthusiasts. But will the interest last after the Winter Games end?
How the ‘Garlic Girls’ Overcame Abuse to Return to the Olympics
The South Korean curling team helped revive a painful discussion about the mistreatment of athletes in their country, leading the way for others to come forward.